If you lived on top of a sinkhole, would you want to know? “When a house falls into a sinkhole, neighbors clamor for information. They ask if their house is next,” said Dr. Doug Gouzie, geology professor at Missouri State University. “It’s unimaginable and devastating, but I think they might not really want the answer to that question.” Gouzie studies land formations, like … [Read more...] about Sinking suspicions: Predicting future disasters
The Ozarks region is known for its rich natural resources. Forests. Lakes. Rivers. Streams. And they’re all interconnected. Proper management of these natural resources ensures they’ll be available for people to enjoy for many years. Dr. Robert Pavlowsky, director of the Ozarks Environmental and Water Resources Institute and distinguished professor of geography at Missouri … [Read more...] about Securing natural resources for the Ozarks
With the increase of drone use in the last five years, it’s easier for people to compromise unmanned aerial systems (UAS). Hackers find ways to attack drones used in different fields, including military, agriculture and coastline mapping. Dr. Ajay Katangur is making drones more resistant to hackers. In his research, he looked for security flaws that were easy to exploit. … [Read more...] about Keeping drones safe from hackers
As a butterfly enthusiast for his entire life, Dr. Chris Barnhart remembers collecting caterpillars in a grass-filled Radio Flyer wagon as a young child. Now a distinguished professor of biology at Missouri State University, Barnhart tells how his hobby turned into an outreach program about a decade ago. Butterflies defy odds with long-distance migration He and his wife now run … [Read more...] about Biologist shares passion for butterflies through community events
Recruiting women to science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields is a national issue. Once women enter these fields, they face more hurdles and obstacles. A group from Missouri State University recently received a grant to study and promote gender equity in STEM fields. The grant is one of six National Science Foundation (NSF) ADVANCE Catalyst awards given … [Read more...] about Missouri State receives National Science Foundation grant to promote gender equity